Where your child goes on the AAP Study Tour. And why it matters.
A parent's guide to the one day your child spends inside working aviation: China Southern's airline training centre, Level-D full-flight simulators, live airport operations — and their first circuit at the controls of a real aircraft, under a licensed instructor. Exclusively for Aerospace Ambassador Programme students.
Restricted access · professional conduct required · no exceptions
0715 to 1600 — a full operational day
07:15 · HZMB Hong Kong Port
Meet outside Circuit K, Departure Level. Gold Bus ticket purchased individually.
08:30 · HZMB Zhuhai Port
Immigration formalities, then board the coach to China Southern.
09:00 · China Southern HQ
Welcome briefing and Level-D full-flight simulator visit — where airline pilots train and re-test every six months.
12:00 · Lunch
Hyatt Regency Zhuhai or The Pata Hotel.
14:00 · HKPAPA Flight Training Centre
Safety briefing, discovery flight circuit at the controls, airfield tour and group photo.
16:00 · Return
Dismissal at HZMB Zhuhai or Hong Kong Port.
No simulations of the industry. The industry itself.
Where pilots are forged
Inside an airline training centre: full-motion, airline-grade simulators where active pilots face severe weather, failures and emergencies under pressure — every six months of their career.
Airport ops, backstage
Hangars, aprons, aircraft and control — how flights are prepared, moved and sequenced. Real operations, not theory.
Their first circuit
Under a licensed instructor, your child takes the controls of a real fixed-wing aircraft. For many it's their first flight. For some, it's the moment everything changes.
Restricted access. Professional conduct. No exceptions.
This is a closed programme within the AAP curriculum — it cannot be booked individually, and there are no cancellations, rescheduling or refunds.
Access
Latecomers are not admitted once restricted access begins. Participants enter restricted areas only with the designated coach. Self-drive families receive an access QR code and reserved parking — licence plate details must be provided in advance. Access for accompanying persons is discretionary and may be revoked at any time.
Conduct & dress
Follow all instructions from instructors and staff. Remain with the group on the apron. Do not touch aircraft, propellers or engines. Full cadet uniform required: hat, uniform jacket, pilot shirt and tie, black trousers, sunglasses, lanyard. Non-compliance may mean denial of access.
Required documents: HKID + Mainland Travel Permit (回鄉證) · HZMB Gold Bus fare not included
Want this for your child? There's exactly one door in.
The study tour is included in the AAP Comprehensive course, or available as a HK$6,000 top-up for Condensed students.
Risk & Liability Notice
All aviation and aviation-related activities — including flight experiences, simulator sessions, airside and restricted-area access, and cross-border transportation — carry inherent risk, up to and including serious injury and death. This programme forms part of the AAP curriculum and participation is governed by our Terms & Conditions (including the assumption of risk, release of liability and indemnity provisions), our Refund Policy and our Privacy Policy. By enrolling your child, you confirm on their behalf that you understand and voluntarily accept these risks and agree to those terms in full.
